Center Square Amish School in Bird In Hand, PA offers co–ed education for grades 1 through 8 in a rural community setting.
The school enrolls 29 students with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 29:1.
Nearby schools include Penn Johns Parochial School and Quarry Road School, both serving grades 1–8 with slightly lower student–teacher ratios.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Student Body
Total Students
29 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Center Square Amish School?
The application deadline for Center Square Amish School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to Center Square Amish School is Lancaster County Christian School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Penn Johns Parochial School (0.4 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Penn Johns Parochial School
(Amish)
203 Forest Hill Rd
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 803-5535
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 803-5535
0.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Quarry Road School
(Amish)
190 Quarry Rd
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0530
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0530
0.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
2390 New Holland Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 556-0711
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 556-0711
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 517 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
26 Hillcrest Ave
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0690
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0690
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 409 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Millcreek School
(Amish)
Mill Creek School Road
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 656-2202
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 656-2202
2.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2390 New Holland Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 556-0711
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 556-0711
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 517 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
26 Hillcrest Ave
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0690
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0690
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 409 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Farmersville Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
65 East Farmersville Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 354-5070
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 354-5070
3.3 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 77 students
Groffdale School
(Mennonite)
234 Voganville Rd
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 445-9382
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 445-9382
4.1 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 32 students
Veritas Scholars Academy
(Christian)
1805 Olde Homestead Ln
Lancaster, PA 17601
(800) 922-5082
Lancaster, PA 17601
(800) 922-5082
4.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 1,300 students Extracurrculars: 15
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Penn Johns Parochial School
(Amish)
203 Forest Hill Rd
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 803-5535
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 803-5535
0.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Quarry Road School
(Amish)
190 Quarry Rd
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0530
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0530
0.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
2390 New Holland Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 556-0711
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 556-0711
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 517 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
26 Hillcrest Ave
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0690
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0690
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 409 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Millcreek School
(Amish)
Mill Creek School Road
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 656-2202
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 656-2202
2.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2390 New Holland Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 556-0711
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 556-0711
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 517 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
26 Hillcrest Ave
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0690
Leola, PA 17540
(717) 556-0690
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 409 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Diamond Street Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool (Mennonite)
1311 Diamond St Ste A
Akron, PA 17501
(717) 859-4272
Akron, PA 17501
(717) 859-4272
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 105 students
Charter Lane KinderCare ![Charter Lane KinderCare Photo - Pre-K Counts Classroom]( "Charter Lane KinderCare Photo - Pre-K Counts Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
1849 Charter Lane
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 393-0686
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 393-0686
4.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Owl Hill Learning Center
Special Program Emphasis
506 Owl Hill Rd
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-9052
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-9052
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 45 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Clearview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2650 Delta Rd
Brogue, PA 17309
(717) 927-6791
Brogue, PA 17309
(717) 927-6791
9315.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 300 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Canadochly Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Abels Rd
East Prospect, PA 17317
(717) 252-3674
East Prospect, PA 17317
(717) 252-3674
9316.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Eastern York High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
720 Cool Creek Rd
Wrightsville, PA 17368
(717) 252-1551
Wrightsville, PA 17368
(717) 252-1551
9316.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 640 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Eastern York Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
746 Cool Creek Rd
Wrightsville, PA 17368
(717) 252-3400
Wrightsville, PA 17368
(717) 252-3400
9316.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 527 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
320 Chestnut St
Wrightsville, PA 17368
(717) 252-3676
Wrightsville, PA 17368
(717) 252-3676
9316.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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